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Other Logistics Oct, 22, 2024 0

Ferroport triples iron ore exports in ten years of operation at Açu Port

Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary this month with…
Other Logistics Oct, 18, 2024 0

Technology reduces Brazil’s logistics operating costs by 20%

The use of digital resources in planning operations has the potential to reduce logistics costs by 20% and decrease transit times—defined as the interval between receiving and delivering goods—by 15%…
Other Logistics Oct, 15, 2024 0

Brazil’s infrastructure auctions expected to draw R$24bn this month

The last week of October will see a series of concession auctions, with bids held daily at B3 from Monday to Friday. The lineup includes six projects for schools, highways,…
Rumo Train
Other Logistics Oct, 10, 2024 0

Rumo sees 1.8% growth in transported volumes in September

Rumo transported 7.39 billion ton-kilometers (TKU) in September, registering a 1.8% year-over-year increase. Compared to August, the figure remained stable, with a marginal growth of just 0.09%. Agricultural products accounted…
Other Logistics Oct, 09, 2024 0

Record Cocaine Seizure Found on Inbound Polish Bulker Anchored Off Brazil

Brazil’s Federal Police are reporting the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the Maranhao state in northern Brazil made from a bulker anchored offshore. Reports are the crew of…
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Ports and Terminals Oct, 08, 2024 0

Amazon-based port in Manacapuru collapses amid construction work

A major disaster struck the Terra Preta Port in Manacapuru, Amazonas, on Monday afternoon (7th), as a landslide caused part of the port’s structure to collapse. Despite ongoing construction works,…
Other Logistics Oct, 04, 2024 0

Port companies push for increased predictability in dredging initiatives

Claudio Loureiro, the executive director of Centronave (National Center for Transatlantic Navigation), an organization that represents international shipping companies, called on the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) last Tuesday…
Other Logistics Oct, 04, 2024 0

Argentina and Chile promote bioceanic corridor to the Pacific

The northwestern provinces of Argentina are strategically positioned to export their products via the Pacific Ocean, leading to estimated cost savings of 30% to 40%. The San Francisco international pass,…
Other Logistics Oct, 02, 2024 0

Government launches concession tender for “pulp highway”

The government of Mato Grosso do Sul, in partnership with the federal government, plans to auction off a block of highways totaling 870 kilometers on December 2, with expected investments…
Other Logistics Oct, 02, 2024 0

Wilson Sons trains more than 170 captains on safety and cutting-edge technology

With workplace safety outperforming the world benchmark for excellence, Wilson Sons, a leader in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, has a culture of safety with continuous development, which is…